Lee’s Summit, Missouri is the sixth largest city in the Kansas City Metro area with a population of 91,364. It was ranked 27th in the 2010 Money magazine 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. Three public school districts serve the children of the city, Lee’s Summit School District, Blue Springs School District and Raymore Peculiar School District. The Lee’s Summit school district receive the state’s highest recognition for academic achievement, Missouri’s Distinction in Performance Award. During fall 2011, the the Lee’s Summit School District was recognized for being among a handful of districts in the state to earn a perfect score on criteria for the Distinction In Performance Award each year for the last 11 years. The Lee’s Summit School District was among 16 percent of the nation's school districts receiving the SchoolMatch "What Parents Want" national award in spring 2012. Longview Community College, Summit Technology Center, a branch of the University of Central Missouri and a branch of Baker University all provide opportunities for higher education in Lee’s Summit.
The Happy Greek is a place I know from the inside out. My mom owns it, and we spent nearly ten years building and running it together, so this isn’t a neutral review—but it is an honest one. From the beginning, it has been a deeply family-run business, shaped by close roots in Athens, Greece, and by a shared belief that food should feel generous, comforting, and unpretentious.Originally opened in Independence in 2016, the restaurant relocated to Lee’s Summit in 2024. While the address has changed, the heart of the place hasn’t. It remains rooted in family, shaped by years of hands-on work, and centered on food meant to be shared.The menu is filled with Greek staples like gyros, Greek salads, and housemade hummus, with gyros earning their reputation as the most popular item. Alongside them are American favorites that stand on their own merit, like the burgers, which many regulars come in for specifically, and the Philly cheesesteaks that have built a loyal following over the years. There’s also a creative, playful side to the menu that embodies the family’s multicultural upbringing with fusion dishes like Greek nachos, Philly gyros, and Greek burgers that offer unique dishes you can’t find elsewhere.Another culinary treat of The Happy Greek is its effort to create an inclusive menu that considers many dietary restrictions, notably vegan and gluten-free options such as gluten-free pita and desserts, Greek rice bowls, falafel, and a housemade vegan “gyro meat” made from marinated jackfruit and soy curls, along with a vegan tzatziki option. It reflects the family’s heartfelt sentiment that they want anyone to be able to enjoy a meal at The Happy Greek. If you haven’t stopped in yet, it’s worth making the time! Whether you’re craving a classic gyro, need vegan or gluten-free options that don’t feel like compromises, or simply want a meal that feels cared for, it’s the kind of place that rewards repeat visits, and one I’m proud to see continue growing in Lee’s Summit.